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1) QB
2) Stud Pass rusher (DE or OLB in the 3-4)
3) LT
4) RB
5) Stud TE (think Gates or Tony G in prime) Otherwise TE goes way down if they aren't a stud. Look at the points SD and KC can put up w/ the passing game w/out good WR's

Defensive positions can rank all over the place depending on the scheme you want to run. But EVERY defense needs a way to rush the passer. And being able to rush the passer w/ 4 guys is a HUGE advantage to any defense